Courage and Solidarity: Celebrating the Power of Women
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, IFPTE’s Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN) honoured the women whose leadership and solidarity continue to strengthen our union across Canada and the United States. As a part of Women’s History Month, two of IFPTE’s leaders in their respective Locals were profiled by the AFL-CIO: Shaunna Winton on March 19 (SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001) and Tracy Miller on March 23 (SUP/IFPTE Local 160). Let’s all honor our Sisters as well as other Union Sisters by viewing a profile each day of the month!
IFPTE’s Amy Chin-Lai is Panelist at AFL-CIO Summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Southeastern Area Vice President/Local 70 President, Amy Chin-Lai, was one of several panelists at the first-ever AFL-CIO Technology Institute’s national policy summit on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on workers. The event, which was held in Washington, DC on Thursday, brought together over 400 people from the labor movement, business and other stakeholder groups to discuss foundational principles of AI, including advancing labor’s policy, advocacy and collective bargaining strategies to make AI safer and more equitable for workers and their communities.
IFPTE Members Join Rank-and-File Union Members in Support of Claire Valdez for Congress
Several IFPTE members joined other rank-and-file Union members and leaders last Friday evening in New York City in support current New York Assemblymember Claire Valdez, who is running for the United States Congress. Valdez, who IFPTE called, “a champion for working families and their Unions” in their February 18th endorsement, is running the fill the seat of retiring Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez for New York’s 7th Congressional District. Former IFPTE Local 98 President and current co-executive director of the Federal Unionists Network (FUN), Chris Dols, was also in attendance and applauded Valdez’s commitment to labor.
IFPTE Endorses Senator Ed Markey for Senate
“IFPTE is proud to stand with Ed Markey in his bid to continue representing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States Senate. During his time in public service, Senator Markey has distinguished himself as a leader on a wide range of issues, from workers’ rights to national security. However, his environmental stewardship has defined his leadership and created a legacy that will serve future generations,” said President Biggs.
LABOUR NEWS
Manitoba Federation of Labour Responds to Provincial Budget
Manitoba’s 2026 Budget’s commitments to building and renewing critical infrastructure, like schools, hospitals and Manitoba Hydro projects, through Manitoba Jobs Agreements is good news for Manitoba workers and higher wages and bad news for out-of-province license plates on job sites. And this budget’s greater investment in our apprenticeship system will mean more Manitobans can build their future here at home.
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IFPTE 62nd Convention
Toronto, ON, Canada
July 19-22, 2027
IFPTE Local 400 